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Kim had her doctor's appointment this morning and the news was not good. There was no heartbeat from the fetus. The doctor took some measurements and determined that the fetus had not grown very much since our last visit. This told him that there was some sort of serious chromosomal disorder, and things took their natural course as so often happens in these situations. Kim will have a DNC tomorrow.

Right now we are still in shock and a little numb, but we are grieving. So many of you have walked this road before and you are familiar with the experience. We love all of you and appreciate all of your prayers and support. We don't know what we would do without our brothers and sisters in Christ.

I have canceled all my appointments for the week so I can be home with Kim and Michael. My parents are on their way here from Cleburne to be with us and to help with Michael. I plan on being in the pulpit on Sunday morning, but I'm not sure yet about Sunday night.

Kim, Michael, and I are trusting the Lord, and claiming His promise:

"Do not fear, O Zion; do not let your hands hang limp. The LORD your God is with you, he is mighty to save. He will take great delight in you, he will quiet you with his love, he will rejoice over you with singing." Zephaniah 3:16-17.

Sing, O Lord, for we are quiet and listening.

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